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JAMMU: College Teachers Association (CTA) resolved that the implementation of Academic Performance Indicator (API) scores in AGP Rs 7,000 and Rs 8,000 should be on pro rata basis from April 2017 onwards.
In the meeting, CTA President, Prof. D.S Manhas asked Higher Education Department to issue guidelines and performa for API on the basis of 2010 UGC recommendations and a committee in this regard should be constituted immediately.
Manhas asked principals and IQAC members of the colleges to cooperate for calculations of API Scores and timely submission of APRs’. It was resolved that the issues like implementation of UGC guidelines in toto, filling-up of vacant posts of principals on permanent basis, appointment of various posts in Cluster University should be made from among senior college teachers and no retired person or person from other institutions should be appointed in Cluster University Jammu.
Manhas assured the members that all the issues raised in the meeting by the members will be resolved in due course of time.
The meeting was attended by Dr Twinkle Suri and Dr M.S Saini Vice Presidents, Prof Hans Raj Treasurer, Prof. Rakesh Singh Publicity Secretary, Prof. Narayan Dutt Organising Secretary, Dr. Jagjit Singh Joint Treasurer; Prof. Sanjay Kotwal, Prof. Mala Bhasin, Prof. Revika Arora, Prof. Saddiq and Prof Hardayal are Joint Secretaries; Prof Sandhaya Bhardwaj and Prof. Devinder Kour Executive Members.